IT Sourcing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Czechia.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the global sourcing strategy and multi-year roadmap for enterprise software, cloud services, cybersecurity, data & analytics, SaaS solutions, and technology platforms.

• Lead sourcing efforts for key strategic suppliers, including SAP, Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, and other prominent technology providers.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, license rationalization, risk mitigation, and supplier consolidation.

• Align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and business transformation initiatives.

• Own and continuously enhance the enterprise-wide indirect sourcing governance framework, encompassing policies, standards, controls, approval processes, and sourcing playbooks.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, delegated authority requirements, supplier onboarding procedures, and standards for competitive bidding.

• Lead sourcing governance councils and steering committees to oversee compliance, supplier performance, and value realization.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships through executive business reviews, performance scorecards, service-level agreements, and commercial evaluations.

• Direct complex contract negotiations, renewals, software licensing agreements, cloud consumption models, and supplier risk assessments.

• Promote continuous improvement through supplier performance management and remediation initiatives.

• Achieve sustainable year-over-year savings, cost avoidance, working capital enhancements, and operational efficiencies.

• Oversee software license optimization and utilization initiatives to maximize return on investment.

• Monitor, validate, and report sourcing benefits via established governance processes.

• Lead and develop a global IT sourcing team while coordinating with regional sourcing leads and category managers.

• Foster relationships with senior stakeholders in business, IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on expenditure, supplier risk, contract exposure, sourcing pipeline, savings delivery, and strategic recommendations.

• Stay informed about emerging technology trends, software licensing models, cloud economics, cybersecurity requirements, and procurement best practices.

• Translate market developments into actionable sourcing strategies that align with organizational objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or vendor management.

• Proven experience in managing enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology services expenditures.

• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex agreements with global technology suppliers.

• Experience managing sourcing programs with an annual value exceeding $50M.

• Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud commercial models, procurement governance, and supplier risk management.

• Experience leading global, regional, or matrix teams in complex multinational environments.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and executive communication abilities.

• Strong analytical and financial skills with the capacity to translate data into business insights.

• Experience sourcing with providers such as SAP, Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Oracle, Google Cloud, or similar strategic technology partners.

• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent.

• Experience in establishing procurement governance frameworks and sourcing centers of excellence.

• Knowledge of technology procurement trends, cloud economics, cybersecurity requirements, and digital transformation initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Learning experiences to foster career growth and success.

• Collaborative global environment focused on innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement.

• Equal opportunity employment and support for reasonable accommodations.